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We offer many opportunities for club and team participation.
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Odyssey of the Mind ( OM)
Odyssey of the Mind (OOTM) is a program that teaches students how to develop and use their creativity. Through this program, they become problem solvers and develop their confidence. OOTM prepares students with life skills they can apply to real-life situations. OOTM also emphasizes teamwork, public speaking, time management, and budgeting.
Students who would like to be on the team should sign up with Ms. Ohia or Ms. Dugger.
Students of all grade levels are invited to participate.
Tryouts will be from Tuesday, September 6th to Friday, September 16th in Ms. Ohia’s room during student lunch or after school. Students will have to make arrangements for their transportation back home. Parent Pick up your student sharply at 3.30 pm.
Students who are on the team must take the Odyssey of the Mind elective with Ms. Ohia for 3 quarters (Q1-Q3). They will work on the long-term problem in this class. After Thanksgiving break, students may start to meet after school. Parents will be asked to volunteer closer to the competition.
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Debate / Speech Club
Carnage Middle School recently added a Speech and Debate Club to our repertoire of programs offered to our students after the school day has ended. This club is a partnership between Enloe High School and our school. Student members of Enloe's Debate Team tutor our students in the finer points of public speaking and debate twice a week.Advisor; Neeta Ohia- nohia@wcpss.net -
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is the oldest and largest national organization for students preparing for careers in business. FBLA prepares students for “real world” professional experiences. Members gain the competitive edge for college and career success. More than a quarter of a million students participate in this dynamic leadership organization.
Trojan Chapter Membership
- Open to 6-8 graders who have completed or are in enrolled in one CTE Business or Computer elective.
- Dues are only $10 for the school year.
- See a CTE Teacher to join. Join by September to participate in Regionals. Join by December to compete in State Conference.
- Meet twice a month (Mondays) to collaborate, participate in chapter business activities, and prepare for competitions.
- Travel to local, state and national competitions and conferences to compete honorably, network with other chapters, and attend skill building workshops.
- WIN medals, trophies, and certificates to build students’ individual and our chapter’s resume of excellence.
- Have a blast meeting new people and developing leadership and business skills together with the guidance of CTE teachers and professional business mentors!
FBLA Middle Level Goals:
- Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work
- Create more interest in and understanding of entrepreneurial careers and American business enterprise Encourage members in the development of individual projects, which contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community
- Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism
- Encourage and practice efficient money management
- Encourage students in the awareness of occupational goals
- Facilitate the transition from school to work
FBLA Middle Level Competitive Events
Chapter Projects: American Enterprise, Crime Prevention, Community Service, Gold Seal Chapter of Merit
Individual Multiple Choice Test Events: Business Communication, Business Computer Technology, Business Concepts, Business Math, Career Exploration, Introduction to Business Communication, Keyboarding Applications I, Keyboarding Applications II, Parliamentary Procedure
Individual or Team Production Events (up to 3 students): Computer Slide Show Presentation, Desktop Publishing Application, FBLA Spirit: T-Shirt Design or Cheer, Spreadsheet
Individual Speaking/Presentation Events: FBLA Creed, Impromptu Speaking, Public Speaking
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Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education in public and private schools through grade 12. FCCLA offers intra-curricular resources and opportunities for students to pursue careers that support families. Since 1945, FCCLA members have been making a difference in their families, careers, and communities by addressing important personal, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life—planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal communication—necessary in the home and workplace.
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Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books is sponsored by the North Carolina School Library Media Association for students in grades 6, 7, and 8 from eligible public, private and charter schools across the state. Battle of the Books provide a fun, challenging way to motivate middle school students to read books from a wide range of genres. Schools participate in a "quiz bowl" style tournament that test their knowledge of a list of books selected by the NCSLMA Battle of the Books Committee. Carnage Middle School has won many championships at both the county and state regional levels.Advisor: Kathy VanDeventer - kvandeventer@wcpss.net -
Fine Arts Booster
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Spanish Club
After school language clubs provide enrichment in both language and culture. Special activities of the Spanish Club include cooking Spanish food for the winter fiesta and buying books printed in Spanish for children. The also participate in the International Festival.Advisor: Lynn Garabedian (esommese-garabedian@wcpss.net) -
Science Olympiad
Students use creative scientific techniques to solve problems individually and in teams. Students are recommended by their science teacher for placement on the team and participation is by invitation only. Seventh graders comprise of the Junior Varsity team and eighth graders make up the varsity team. Only the Varsity team may participate in the state competition. Science Olympiad is offered as an elective and may participate in the regional, state, and national tournaments. The Carnage team is consistently in the top three teams in our region and competes in the start Science Olympiad held at NCSU. This club is for 7th and 8th grade only.Advisor: Venisha Murphy- vmurphy@wcpss.net -
Yearbook Committee
The yearbook committee is responsible for putting together the yearbook for the school year. It is imperative to have a strong group working together and delegating tasks to each person’s particular strengths. The class photography is split up between the committee members. The pages are organized and delegated at the first or second meeting, The committee is responsible for taking all the candid photos and covering events through out the year. The committee also works directly with the yearbook advisor to get all the group photos taken and all the individual portraits merged onto the class pages.Advisor: -
Student Council
The Carnage Middle School Student Council is a member of the NC Association of Student Councils and provides a leadership intensive program for all its members. Students have the opportunity to attend state, district, and school leadership workshops to learn valuable life skills, such as goal setting, communication, organization, and decision making. The goal of the Carnage Middle School student council is to promote school spirit and service to the community.The offices of president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer are elected each spring by a ballot while the faculty advisor appoints the offices of sergeant-of-arms and historian.Advisor: -
Math Counts
MATHCOUNTS Club at Carnage Middle School is a competitive program that promotes math achievement through solving fun & engaging problems. Our club meets after school once a week. in the spring the top ten performing students compete with other schools. Of those ten students, the top four performing students are chosen to represent Carnage Middle School as the school's MATHCOUNTS Team.Carnage Middle School's MATHCOUNTS students have done well at local, state, and national meets.Advisor: Ann Chapoton-Genna - achapoton-genna@wcpss.net -
Beta Club
Description:National Junior Honors Society sets out to honor middle school students who have demonstrated excellence in the clubs core values, scholarship, leadership, service, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since the clubs beginning in 1921 and as a member one continues to exemplify those characteristicsAdvisor: Maurine Maul - mmaul@wcpss.net